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Sori, Kenya

Migori County · Kenya

Sori is a small city in Migori County, Kenya with a population of 7,020. Elevation: 3,776 ft (1,151 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,020 Population 223/sq mi density
3,776 ft Elevation 1,151 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Sori


Sori (Suri) is a small town in Migori County, in the former Nyanza Province of Kenya. The town lies on the banks of Lake Victoria. As of 2009, its population is 8,964.

People

Population7,020
Density223/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Population7,020
Population Density223 / sq mi
Elevation3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Coordinates-0.8409°, 34.1598°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceMigori County
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sori

Sori is a small city in Kenya (Migori County) with a population of 7,020. The city sits at an elevation of 3,776 feet (1,151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Sori has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,776 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Kenya avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.7 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8409°N, 34.1598°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 80 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 82 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 86 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 101 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 64 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in

Sori has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Sori

Institution Type Founded Website
St. Anthony Polytechnique College - ,

Schools in Sori

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
got rachar ojode mixed - - - -
Kiranda Primary - - - -
GOT Adundo Primary - - - -
Koroge Primary School - - - -
St. Agnes Okuodo Secondary School - - - -
Kiranda Primary School - - - -
Kiranda Primary School - - - -
Kiranda Primary School - - - -
Kiranda Primary School - - - -
Kiranda Primary School - - - -
Kiranda Primary School, Teachers Quqters - - - -
Kiranda Primary School, Teachers Quqters - - - -
Kiranda Girls' Boarding - - - -
B.L. TEZZA - - - -
Rabuor Primary School - - - -
god keyo primary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sori

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Sori

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dorcas Oyugi Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sori

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Otati Market Centre
OYUMA
St. Cumilus Open Air Market

Restaurants in Sori

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Supanova Beach Resort

Castles in Sori

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

John Mbadi MP Suba

Banks in Sori

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cooperative Bank of Kenya
Kenya Commercial Bank

Airports Near Sori

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Homa Bay Airport-Small Airport
Intona Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Kilgoris Airport-Small Airport
Kisii Airport-Small Airport
Kogatende Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamai Airport-Small Airport
Mfangano Airport-Small Airport
Migori Airport-Small Airport
Musoma AirportMUZSmall Airport
North Mara Airport-Small Airport
Rusinga Airport-Small Airport
Tarime Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sori

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sori Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sori

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
God Ponge SDA
Golgotha Center
Got Adundo SDA
Kiranda Catholi Church
Kiranda Parish
Sori Central SDA Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sori

What is the population of Sori?

Sori has a population of 7,020 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 31.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sori?

Sori has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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